Payroll & Finance Officer

Location: St Mellons, Cardiff

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid – Office-based during probation, then 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home following successful completion of probation.

The Opportunity

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected professional services organisation to recruit a Payroll & Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to join a supportive and collaborative finance team. The role offers a varied workload, combining end-to-end payroll responsibilities with finance administration, client account management and reconciliations. Following a successful probation period, you'll benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement, providing an excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Process end-to-end payrolls accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring all employee information is accurate.
• Process starters, leavers, amendments, deductions and statutory payments.
• Complete payroll reconciliations, including PAYE, National Insurance and year-end processes.
• Prepare statutory payroll documentation and submissions.
• Manage client bank accounts, cashbooks and BACS payment runs.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and monitor cash movements.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate payroll and financial records.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from clients and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaise with HMRC and other external bodies where required.
• Support the wider finance function with purchase invoices, customer invoicing and other finance administration.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, company procedures and data protection requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and maintain excellent levels of accuracy and efficiency.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience processing end-to-end payroll.
• A strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and payroll legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Experience of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a team.
• Payroll qualifications (such as CIPP) would be advantageous but are not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Hybrid working after successful completion of probation (2 days office / 3 days home).
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase and sale scheme.
• Pension matched up to 5%.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave.
• Discretionary bonus on offer.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Critical illness cover and income protection scheme on offer.
• Opportunity to join a growing and reputable organisation with long-term career prospects.